Penguin Books Limited
Penguin Books Limited
Trading as: Penguin Random House
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Quadrille is a global, award-winning publisher specializing in food and lifestyle books. They focus on high-quality illustrated works that inspire creativity and enrich readers' lives.
Founded: 15/10/1965
Industries: Book publishing
Website: https://quadrille.co.uk
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Products
- Cookery Books
- Craft Books
- Gift Books
- Lifestyle Books
Services
- Distribution Of Hardie Grant Books
- Publishing Illustrated Books
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £0.55m
↑ 1093%
Turnover £230.93m
↓ -4%
EBITDA £31.76m
↓ -28%
Gross Profit £121.88m
↓ -5%
Total Liabilities £112.04m
↑ 21%
Employees 869
↑ 99%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihar Malaviya | President And Coo | 01/01/2023 | Indian,american | 50 years |
| Robert Angus Waddington | Sales Director | 31/01/2017 | British | 55 years |
| Mark William Gardiner | Finance Director | 31/03/2014 | British | 64 years |
| Thomas Daryl Weldon | Publisher | 01/01/2010 | British | 61 years |
Role:
President And Coo
Appointed:
01/01/2023
Nationality:
Indian,american
Age:
50 years
Role:
Sales Director
Appointed:
31/01/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
55 years
Role:
Finance Director
Appointed:
31/03/2014
Nationality:
British
Age:
64 years
Role:
Publisher
Appointed:
01/01/2010
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Random House Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 06/04/2016 | United Kingdom |
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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Charges
No charges registered
Properties
5 properties
Regions
2
Freehold
5
Leasehold
0
SOUTH EAST
Land lying to the south west of Leylands Lane, Stanwell
Freehold
Added 14/08/2001 • SPELTHORNE
SOUTH EAST
Land at Stanwellmoor, on the west side of the road leading from Horton to Stanwell
Freehold
Added 22/07/1994 • SPELTHORNE
GREATER LONDON
Land to the North of Bath Road
Freehold
Added 29/07/1994 • HILLINGDON
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
Total Council Spend
£42,045.78
Across 16 transactions
Contract Period
Apr 2010 - Jun 2024
2 councils
Average Per Council
£21,022.89
8 avg. transactions
Council Partners
Leicester City Council
Leicestershire County Council
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 04/11/2024 | Address | Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address | View (1 page) |
| 30/10/2024 | Address | Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address | View (1 page) |
| 23/09/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (74 pages) |
| 12/04/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 26/09/2023 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (56 pages) |
| 13/04/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
04/11/2024 Address
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address
30/10/2024 Address
Change Registered Office Address Company With Date Old Address New Address